Articles — vintage design

Ahhh how we love to see the signs of spring: a time of renewal, rejuvenation and all-around revitalization. Whilst Mother Nature may be dragging her heels in delivering us from the clutches of winter, fear not!  Here at CJ Interiors we take matters into our own hands and usher in the spirit of spring right into all our humble abodes. So, without further ado, let's dive into ten tantalizing ways to freshen up your living space and banish those winter blues, even if the great outdoors hasn't quite caught up yet. Here are ten ways to infuse your home with...

Having been neck-deep in the interior world for much of my professional life, I have built wonderful relationships with fellow vintage and textile enthusiasts, plus gained some incredible friendships along the way. It was my absolute pleasure to catch up with the wonderfully eclectic Octavia Dickinson and pick her brains on all things interiors. We endlessly discussed disrupting room designs with fun pieces that work inexplicably, and about making unique statements that represent yourself, your home and how you live in it.  Octavia’s interiors are joyful, layered and decorative. Drawing on her art-history training at the Courtauld Institute in London, she...

One of the loveliest parts of my work is having the opportunity to meet inspiring people and other women who bring so much to the design world. My most recent meet-up was with the ever inspiring Louisa Greville Williams of LGW Designs. With over 30 years of experience as an interior designer and a House and Garden Top 100 firm that she established with her long time friend Sarah Vanrenen. Louisa has firmly placed herself as a leading interior designer helping clients around the world to express their lifestyle and personality in their homes. Read below about our meeting and all...

One of the greatest parts of my job is meeting fellow textile workers, particularly those who work with vintage textiles like myself. It always sparks my imagination and inspires me in my own work. This time, I have compiled my own thoughts and points of interest, hints and tips for using vintage textiles in your homes to add something special to you and your home.  @chloejonason How do you go about incorporating them into your work? I love to use their beautiful colour palettes to inspire a whole room. Using a vintage textile such as a suzani to cover a...